Indonesian Chicken-Peanut Soup (Soto Ayam)

4 cup chicken stock
2 tbl soy sauce
1 1/2 tbl molasses
2 tbl fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves pressed or mashed
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup peanuts chopped
1 cup slivered cooked chicken
1/2 cup sliced green onions in rounds

Garnish:
Green onions sliced lengthwise
into thin strips

In a large saucepan, combine the stock, soy sauce, molasses, lemon
juice, and garlic. It seems like an awful combination at first, but it
mellows together into a savory broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce
heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.
Whisk in the peanut butter, then simmer for 5 more minutes.
When ready to serve, stir in the peanuts, chicken, and scallions. Heat
through, then ladle into soup bowls and lattice the tops with scallion
strips. Serve immediately.
Serve hot as a first course in small bowls to 4 to 6 people.

This earthy and complex soup brings to mind hot tropical suns and
perfumed air. It's exotic but pleasantly so - and is a wonderful start
to roast pork, broiled fish, or other plain fare.

Source:
http://indonesianfood-recipe.blogspo...soup-soto.html


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